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Purple Patch Podcast
Author and Triathlon Coach, Matt Dixon, will empower and educate you to integrate sport into life in order to reach your athletic potential because, it is through the lens of athletic potential, that you reach your human potential. In addition to topics such as planning your fitness into a time-starved life, the show will provide in-depth interviews, advice, and insight into optimizing your health, work, and life performance, along with the critical habits and approaches that facilitate the…
Episodes
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371 - Turning Pressure Into Your Performance Edge
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon introduces the Purple Patch Marathon Special program, offering…
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370 - The Mid-Year Shake-Up: The Power of a New Challenge
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon introduces the Purple Patch Marathon Special Program, offering…
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369 - Run Smarter, Not Harder: The Proven Formula for Speed Without Suffering
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the Purple Patch Run Squad program, offering personalized…
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368 - How We Help Triathletes Stop Getting Hurt—and Start Performing
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss a case study on Gwen, a…
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367 - Leverage This Mid-Season Moment to Transform Your Season
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Coach Max Gering discuss how the midpoint of any racing…
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366 - The Marathon Plan Nobody Talks About — But It Works Every Time (The Purple Patch Way)
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses a unique marathon training approach, emphasizing five…
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365 - Is 1-to-1 Coaching Worth It- Heres When It Works (and When It Doesn't)
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss the importance of…
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364 - How to Nail Summer Ironman Training and Still Enjoy Life
On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon from Purple Patch Fitness discusses strategies for balancing summer training for IRONMAN races with personal…
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363 - Succeeding in Triathlon - Inside the blueprint that has qualified over 1500 busy athletes to World Championships
In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss the Purple Patch coaching program, emphasizing the…
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362 - Champions Through Adversity: Vincent Luis & Paula Findlay on Performance and Purpose
On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts a re-airing of a fireside chat with Vincent Luis and Paula Findlay, two top Professional Triathletes, at…
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361 - An Optimized Approach to IRONMAN in a Busy Life - A Case Study
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss the case of David, a…
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360 - The Power of Perceived Effort: Your Internal Performance Superpower
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of Rate of Perceived Effort (RPE) in endurance…
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359 - How to Race at Your Best Lessons from the Purple Patch Pros
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss lessons from Purple…
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358 - Podcast Takeover: Matt Dixon on Tim Reed & Sam Appleton's Triathlon Therapy Podcast
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On today's episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, discusses a special episode…
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357 - How To Race Smarter Faster in Hot Humid Conditions
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses strategies for performing well in hot and humid conditions. He…
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356 - Win the Race Before It Starts- Race Prep Secrets from the Coaches Table
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts a roundtable discussion with three Purple Patch coaches—Brad Hunter, Nancy Clarke…
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Win Cycle | Nail The Basics - How Elite Performers Sustain High Performance
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, discusses the Win Cycle program…
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355 - Seven Marathons, Seven Continents, One Time-Starved Executive: The Scot Davis Story
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon Interviews Scot Davis, a Purple Patch Athlete and Chief Operating Officer…
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354 - Kona-Bound on 6-10 Hrs-Wk- A Busy Doctor Mom Just Rewrote the IRONMAN Training Playbook
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon interviews Stephanie Go, a busy Doctor and Mother, shares her journey as a Purple Patch…
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Win Cycle | From Not Too Late: "Unathletic" To Unstoppable: Gwendolyn Bounds on Reinvention 🔥
IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts Gwendolyn Bounds, author of "Not Too Late," on the Purple Patch podcast as part of the Win Cycle series, which focuses on…
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Episode 353: Assess, Reflect, Check-In: The Key to Unlocking Performance
IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Coach Max Gering discuss the ARC process: Assess, Reflect, and Check-in. This methodology is integral to the…
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Episode 352: Navigating fear, anxiety and self-doubt for high performance in sport and beyond
IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon hosts the Purple Patch Podcast, focusing on integrating sport into busy lives and overcoming performance anxiety. He introduces…
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Episode 351: Go Time! Key Considerations of dialing in your Winter to Spring: From PREP to BUILD
IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Coach Max Gering discuss the importance of strategic training for IRONMAN and half IRONMAN races, emphasizing…
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WIN CYCLE by Purple Patch: Getting out of your comfort zone to improve leadership
IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon introduces a new direction for the Purple Patch podcast, focusing on performance in life and work rather than just triathlon…
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Episode: 350 - The Susie Orcutt Case Study: Lessons in Coaching & Coachability
Matt Dixon hosts the Purple Patch Podcast from the Hawaii IRONMAN training camp, featuring Susie Orcutt, a busy Mother and Physician's Assistant from Atlanta…
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Episode 349: Love, Sport, and the Art of Integration: A Purple Patch Valentine's Special
A fresh new format featuring a coaching conversation with Host Matt Dixon and Co-Host Max Gering. This Valentine's Day, we explore how athletes can integrate…
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Episode 348: Mastering Performance with Panos Kakoullis on Endurance, Leadership, and Growth
IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon interviews Panos Kakoullis, a long-time Purple Patch athlete, at the Hawaii IRONMAN training camp. From Boardroom to Finish…
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Episode 347: Beyond the Finish Line: Winning As A Triathlete in 2025 Part 4
IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon concludes a four-part series on winning at triathlon in 2025, emphasizing the importance of defining success, embracing the…
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Episode 346: Beyond the Finish Line: Winning as a Triathlete in 2025 - Part 3
In Part 3 of Beyond the Finish Line: Winning as a Triathlete in 2025, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon from Purple Patch Fitness discusses his high-performance…
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Episode 345: Beyond the Finish Line: Winning as a Triathlete in 2025 - Part 2
In part two of a four-part series on winning at triathlon in 2025 IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon outlines Purple Patch's coaching offerings, including…
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Episode 344: Beyond the Finish Line: Winning as a Triathlete in 2025 - Part 1
IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon introduces a four-part series on winning at triathlon in 2025, emphasizing personalized performance improvement. He outlines…
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Episode 343: Priming for the New Year
IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, outlines the mission for 2025, emphasizing the importance of setting clear goals and…
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Episode 342: Best of 2024
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon highlights the achievements of Purple Patch in 2024, including qualifying…
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Episode 341: Planning 2025 - What to do NOW
Matt Dixon from Purple Patch Coaching emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to performance, aiming for success beyond just race goals. He discusses…
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Episode 340: Navigating the Holidays
IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses Purple Patch's Black Friday deal, offering a 50% discount on the first month of the Tri Squad program with a 30-day…
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Episode 339: Q&A Part 2 with Fuelin's Scott Tindal
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! Matt Dixon and Scott Tindal discuss the evolving landscape of nutrition in endurance sports, particularly in IRONMAN…
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Episode 338: Q&A Part 1 with Fuelin's Scott Tindal
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! Matt Dixon and Scott Tindal discuss the evolving nutrition landscape in endurance sports, particularly in triathlon…
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Episode 337: Off-Season Assessment
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! Join IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of reflection in achieving high performance, both in…
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Episode 336: Reflection - Part 1
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, we're discussing what it takes to perform at your best—not just in the moment but over the long term…
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Episode 335: Breaking The Injury Cycle
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! Our mission is to empower individuals to reach their athletic and full potential. Today, we'll discuss injuries— a common…
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Episode 333: Weaponize Your Bike Trainer This Winter
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! As winter approaches, it's the perfect time to talk about indoor riding. When the weather gets rough, we take our rides…
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Episode 334: Essays on High Performance (Sam Appleton)
Welcome to the Purple Patch podcast. This new mini-series will reflect on over two decades of coaching top endurance athletes and executives. Join IRONMAN…
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Episode 332: Off-Season PART THREE: Q and A session with Matt Dixon - All Your Off-Season Questions Answered
Welcome back to the Purple Patch Podcast! This is the final part of our three-part series on setting up a great off-season for athletes. We recommend checking…
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Episode 331: Off-Season Part Two – Inside the Purple Patch Approach for Off-Season
Welcome back to the Purple Patch Podcast! This is part two of our three-part series on the Off-Season. We've reimagined the Off-Season to help you thrive and…
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Episode 330: Off-Season Part One – the Path To Take Your Performance to the Next Level
A year ago, we at Purple Patch decided to completely reimagine our Off-Season training. We wanted to address the question of how to deliver a block of training…
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Episode 329: Child's Play - Applying Lessons from Kids to Achieve High-Performance
Welcome to another episode of the Purple Patch podcast. This week, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon explores the concept of Child's play. What do children have…
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Episode 328: Reflecting on the Year - A Look Back at Off-Season
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! As we air this show, most Purple Patch athletes are busy preparing for a variety of late-season races. We have the Ironman…
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Episode 327 – The Importance of a Challenge and How To Set One Up for Yourself
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! This week, we discuss taking on a challenge and kickstarting your journey of transformation. This episode is filled with…
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Episode 326: Developing Your Purpose and Goals
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast. This week, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses a crucial aspect of your performance journey – finding purpose and…
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Special Mini-Podcast - Bulletin Edition
Welcome to this special bulletin-edition episode of the Purple Patch Podcast. IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon shares a quick message about a free webinar…
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Episode 325: Performance Lessons From Olympians and Elite Coaching
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! With the Paris Olympics all wrapped up, we have a perfect opportunity to reflect on the outstanding athletic performances…
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Episode 324: Nutrition and Hydration for Daily Performance - Q&A with Scott Tindal of Fuelin
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! This week, we're continuing with part two of our Q&A session with Scott Tindal, the co-founder of Fuelin. Fuelin is a…
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Episode 323: Proper Nutrition for Peak Racing Performance - Q&A with Scott Tindal of Fuelin
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast. This week, we have a special edition of the podcast featuring Scott Tindal, the co-founder of Fuelin, a personalized…
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Episode 322: Shifting Focus for Mature Athletes
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! This week, we're exploring the topic of mature athletes. These athletes are just as ambitious and goal-driven as younger…
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Episode 321: Applying the Mindset of an Elite Athlete to Show Up Better in Life
Welcome to the Purple Patch podcast. In this week's episode, we'll be discussing the traits that deliver high performance. Our inspiration for this episode…
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Episode 320: Maximizing Your Sleep - Simple Steps to Improve Sleep for Better Performance
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast. In this week's episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon delves deep into the subject of sleep. In this episode, we aim to…
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Episode 319: Leveraging Team & Community for Your Performance
Welcome to the Purple Patch podcast. This week, our show focuses on performance. Purple Patch is a performance coaching organization, and IRONMAN Master Coach…
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Episode 318: Episode REWIND - Ep 272 - 3 Key Strategies To Help Optimize Your Performance for the Rest of the Year
We are six months into the year and hopefully in a better position than when we started. Now is the time to look up, find that buoy of progress, take a breath…
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Episode 317: How To Cut 30 Min off Your Marathon Time
Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast. Last week's episode focused on opening the door of opportunity for those who may have never thought it possible to finish…
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Episode 316: Yes, You Can Run a Marathon – Five Key Points to Help Conquer Your Distance Run
Welcome to the Purple Patch podcast. This week, we aim to inspire, instill hope, and create opportunities. Many people watch others doing amazing things and…